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Justice Alito Defends Lethal Injection Expert Who Did His Research on Drugs.com
The expert ended up prompting a back-and-forth between Supreme Court justices, who narrowly upheld use of a lethal injection drug.
In the Warming Arctic Seas
The Arctic is warming at a rate at least twice the global average. Then, permafrost thaws, releasing methane and carbon dioxide.
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Greenpeace Activists Risked Harsh Imprisonment in Russia to Stop Arctic Drilling
This excerpt describes the moments before Greenpeace members attempted to mount a protest against a Russian drilling platform.
Greece Must Leave the Euro to Avoid Greater Misery From Austerity
Abandoning the euro offers the possibility of putting the needs of the Greek people before those of international banks.
Greece Can’t Afford to Leave the Euro, Though It Should
After five years of horrendous crisis, leaving the euro would require the impossible - an efficient and capable Greek government and economy.
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How Ecuador Transitioned From 20th Century Neoliberalism to 21st Century Socialism
Ecuador is an exciting country to watch, as its dynamic president navigates new ground in the midst of a changing international political economy.
William Rivers Pitt | Arizona, the Supreme Court and the End of Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court's recent redistricting ruling may be the most consequential ruling of all, and that is saying something.
Free Marissa Now and Stand With Nan-Hui: A Conversation About Parallel Struggles
Four women reflect on women of color surviving domestic violence, the US carceral system and immigration control.
Obama’s Push for Corporate Rule: A Moment of Opportunity
Democracy versus corporate rule is a far larger political division than big government versus small.
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Before the Dawn: A Reflection on “Guantánamo Diary“
When I read the words of Mohamedou Ould Slahi after years of torture, I have to believe that a dawn will come.